40 Hill Street West Launceston TAS 7250

Residential - multiple dwellings; construction of two and use of three multiple dwellings; construction of a deck and carport to an existing dwelling; construction of a new parking deck; associated earthworks

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(Source: Launceston City Council, reference DA0540/2014)

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  1. Marcus Wyton commented

    8 December 2014
    Marcus and Janet Wyton
    34 Hill Street, Launceston, TAS 7250
    63318114

    ATTENTION: PLANNING DEPARTMENT
    OBJECTION - PLANNING APPLICATION 40 HILL STREET
    We object to this proposed development because:
    1. This section of Hill Street has streetscape values that are unique to Launceston and highly relevant to the history of the City. This is evidenced by the large number of heritage listed houses on the street. Furthermore, we understand that this area was to be designated a heritage precinct, in recognition of its cohesive heritage character as outlined [in the Launceston Council website], and in order to protect this character serious consideration needs to be given. This process appears to have been delayed. While the council enacts this policy in the meantime, it is important that planning decisions do not result in an erosion of the area’s special heritage character. Decision’s which will seriously denigrate the future city heritage vision.

    2. The integral quality of the old weatherboard house will be seriously compromised by a large modern deck and carport that will detrimentally affect the streetscape in the sense of introducing an element that is out of keeping and visually compromises the city’s vision. Situated as it is on the apex of Arbour Park it will be visible over a wide area.

    3. The historic bluestone retaining wall that fronts 40 Hill Street is an outstanding element, characteristic of Launceston’s best streetscapes. It is akin to the bluestone kerbing in other parts of the city which have been afforded special heritage protection. The appearance of this historic wall will be destroyed, as a part of the wall will be demolished to build a large driveway if approval is given to the proposed development. This would be an inconsistent decision that contradicts other Council decisions. The houses leading to and from this proposed development feature these walls and those heritage listed are not to be adapted or removed without the express permission of the heritage commission.

    4. Several of the houses adjacent to this proposal are listed as being of either Architectural or cultural significance in the case of 38 Hill Street as a home built by the French family. This is consistent with 44 ,38 34 and 32 Hill Street

    5. Elements of this house, number 38 that caused it to be listed, will be significantly compromised by the driveway that is proposed to run along the shared boundary – this is inconsistent with the listing of 38 Hill Street, as with the afore mentioned homes.

    6. A further unique quality of Hill Street is the number of particularly large blocks that create a green belt. This will be destroyed by continued division and development if allowed. It is important to understand that the precedent set by this decision could further impact on both the street scape , listed houses and the Arbour Park Precinct.

    7. There is a rare tree in the garden of 40 Hill Street, a mature Norfolk Island pine. There are very few Norfolk Island Pines in Launceston. This tree will be destroyed if the development is allowed as planned. When emphasis is given to protecting palm trees and other scenic trees that are more plentiful in Launceston, it is inconsistent to allow this tree to be destroyed. The council should also seek to evaluate both its heritage but its place as a vital skyline tree.

    8. I would also draw the council’s attention to the location of a masked owl that is present within the vicinity of the property, a fact I believe given its protection status deserves further investigation prior to development. Local and State government has publically expressed it as being crucial to protect the habitat of these rare owls.

    9. The proposed development significantly compromises the privacy of neighbours and private use and enjoyment of our land. Impacting on both 36 and the listed 34 Hill street building.

    It may be appropriate for the development application to be refused, or at the very least reconfigured and submitted to satisfy both the property owner and the adjacent landholders

    Marcus Wyton
    Janet Wyton

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